Features and types
Fixed tables are the right choice when you want a stable structure without extending or tipping mechanisms. The surface always stays in place: a convenience on a terrace, in a garden or in a venue that sets up tables every day.
Polypropylene tables — Nardi
Nardi is the brand with the most references in this collection: 53 models, from small side tables to dining tables for four or six people. The polypropylene used by Nardi is resistant to UV rays and bad weather, and most of the models are stackable for those with limited storage space.
The Nardi Clip 70 is a square table 70×70 cm with compact top, designed for terraces and outdoor bars. The Nardi Step is available in round version, diameter 60.5 cm, in Agave colour. The range Net Table 40 includes side tables in several colours — white, anthracite, matte willow, dove grey, mustard, tobacco — suitable as a service top next to a deck chair or on a narrow balcony. For those looking for just a top to replace or add, there is also the Nardi 70×70 cm welded top in grey DurelTop, available for separate purchase.
Metal tables — Vermobil and Bonturi Casa
Vermobil brings to this selection tables with metal structure, with self-levelling feet that compensate for sloping surfaces — useful on stone flooring or irregular courtyards. The Fox Table is available in 70×70 cm in white, antique grey and bronze; the Quadris Table is square 80×80 cm in grey. Standard height 75 cm for both.
Bonturi Casa offers a painted metal side table in grey, H 50 cm and diameter 40 cm, more compact: suitable as a service top in a living room or on a closed veranda.
Aluminium tables — Bizzotto
Bizzotto brings tables with aluminium structure and stone finish top. The Cabas round has a diameter of 130 cm and a dining table height: it can comfortably seat six people. The Wall finish in aluminium and stone makes it resistant to continuous outdoor use.
Outdoor side tables — Plust and Moia Greenwood
Plust and Moia Greenwood complete the offering with more design references or models intended for specific contexts. These are models to consider if you are looking for something outside the Nardi or Vermobil catalogue, with a different aesthetic.
How to choose the right fixed table
Format and dimensions: For two people, 70×70 cm or a 60 cm round is enough. For four people, the recommended minimum is 80×80 cm or a 90–100 cm round; for six people you go up to 130 cm diameter or an appropriate rectangular size. Also consider that around each seat you need about 60–70 cm of width.
Material according to use:
- Polypropylene (Nardi): lightweight, washable with water, resistant to sun. Recommended for terrace, garden and intensive outdoor use. Painted metal (Vermobil, Bonturi): more sturdy in appearance, available with self-levelling legs. Suitable for irregular surfaces, but needs protection from prolonged moisture. Aluminium with stone top (Bizzotto): resistant and heavier: stays firm even in the wind. A solution for those seeking durability without maintenance.
Tables for venues and professional use: If you are setting up an outdoor bar area, a bar or a restaurant, Nardi and Vermobil tables are also designed for intensive daily use. At our store in Pignataro Interamna we also handle supplies for venues and businesses, with the possibility of assessing quantities and configurations.
Budget: The range covers an accessible price bracket with the Nardi Net Table side tables up to mid-to-high range solutions with Bizzotto aluminium and stone tables. The catalogue midpoint stands at around €137, useful as an indicative reference.
To explore indoor options, also visit the indoor tablessection, where you will find fixed and extending tables designed for dining room and kitchen. If instead you are planning the complete furnishing of a terrace or garden, you can browse the outdoor furnishings catalogue for chairs, armchairs and sunbeds that can be coordinated.
FAQ
What is the difference between a fixed table and an extending table?
A fixed table has fixed dimensions: the top does not extend. It is the right choice when the number of seats does not change and you want a more solid structure with no moving parts to maintain. An extending table is more flexible but includes internal mechanisms that over time may require attention.
Do Nardi polypropylene tables withstand outdoor use all year round?
The polypropylene used by Nardi is formulated to resist UV rays and prolonged outdoor exposure. The models featured in this collection — such as the Net Table 40 and Clip 70 — are specifically designed for outdoor use. In case of harsh winters, storing them indoors or in a shed will extend the product's lifespan.
Can I purchase just the table top, separate from the base?
Yes: in this collection the Nardi 70×70 cm welded top in DurelTopis available, sold individually. Useful if you want to replace the top of an existing table or already have a compatible Nardi base. You can find further options on the bases and tops for tables.
What is the difference between garden tables and balcony tables?
For the balcony, reduced dimensions and light weight matter: the Nardi Net Table 40 side tables (40 cm diameter) or the Nardi Step round 60.5 cm are suitable for tight spaces. For the garden you can opt for larger formats — the Bizzotto Cabas 130 cm or the Vermobil Quadris 80×80 cm — also thanks to more room to manoeuvre around. You will find further options in the outdoor tables.
Can I see the fixed tables in person before buying?
Yes. L'Arcolaio has a 5,000 sqm showroom in Pignataro Interamna (FR), just minutes from the Cassino junction of the A1 motorway. It is open Monday to Saturday 8:30–19:00 and Sunday 10:00–19:00. You can also order online and collect directly at the store. For di.mo tables and other furnishing brands, you can consult the respective brand sections on the website.
